July 2024

(Part-I)
Current
Affairs
MCQ
(Consolidation)

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1. Consider the following statements regarding Production Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: A. Only 1
1. Launched in March 2020 the PLI scheme was conceived B. Only 2
to scale up domestic manufacturing capability,
C. Both 1 and 2
accompanied by higher import substitution and
employment generation. D. Neither 1 nor 2
2. At present the scheme covers 14 industrial sectors.
6. Which one of the following best describes Front-running
3. Under the scheme, domestic companies receive
in the stock market?
financial rewards for manufacturing in India, based on
A. Executing trades based on insider information about a
a percentage of their revenue over up to ten years.
company’s upcoming financial reports.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only B. Buying or selling stocks immediately after a public
announcement that impacts the stock price.
B. 2 only
C. 3 only C. A broker or agent executing orders on their own
account ahead of client orders to profit from the
D. 1, 2, and 3
anticipated movement in stock prices.
2. Consider the following statements regarding Serow: D. Placing large orders in penny stock to manipulate the
1. Himalayan serow are known to be found in eastern, price for personal gain.
central, and western Himalayas, but not in the Trans
Himalayan region. 7. Consider the following pairs:
2. Himalayan serow is under the threatened category of Parts of Puducherry Nearby State
IUCN Red list. 1. Karaikal a. Tamil Nadu
3. Recently, photographic evidence of the Mainland 2. Mahe b. Kerala
Serow was captured in western Assam’s Raimona
3. Yanam c. Andhra Pradesh
National Park.
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3

3. REPLACE action framework sometimes seen in news is 8. With reference to Project Nexus, consider the following
related to? statements:
A. Reducing use of antibiotic medicines 1. It is conceptualised by the Innovation Hub of the
B. Replacing plastic with biodegradable items Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
C. Eliminating trans-fats from food items 2. It seeks to enhance cross-border payments by
D. Reducing sugar intake campaign connecting multiple domestic instant payment systems
(IPS) globally.
4. Consider the statements related to currency swap Select the correct answer using the code given below:
agreements:
A. 1 only
1. They are undertaken to address short-term foreign
exchange liquidity needs. B. 2 only
2. These swap operations do not involve any exchange C. Both 1 and 2
rate risk. D. Neither 1 nor 2
3. The RBI can offer a swap arrangement up to a total of
USD 10 billion under the SAARC Swap Facilities. 9. Consider the following statements about Araku Coffee:
How many of the above statements is/are correct? 1. It is grown in the Araku Valley in Alluri SitaRam Raju
A. Only 1 district of Andhra Pradesh.
B. Only 2 2. It received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag including
C. All three Coorg Arabica, Wayanad Robusta, Chikmagalur Arabica
and Bababudangiris Arabica.
D. None
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
5. Consider the following statements related to marine A. Only 1
mineral resources found in the Indian Ocean: B. Only 2
1. Polymetallic sulfides are found in the Carlsberg Ridge.
C. Both 1 and 2
2. Cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts are found in the
Afanasy-Nikitin Seamount. D. Neither 1 nor 2
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10. Consider the following statements about Prasanta Chandra Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Mahalanobis: A. 1 only
1. National Statistics Day is celebrated on the birth B. 2 only
anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis. C. Both 1 and 2
2. He was a member of India’s inaugural Planning D. Neither 1 nor 2
Commission and was honored with the Padma
Vibhushan for his contributions to science. 15. Consider the following statements about nanocomposite:
Which of the above statements is/are not correct? 1. It is a combination of two or more materials, of which
at least one is a nanomaterial.
A. Only 1
2. It can be used in catalysis, energy storage, sensors,
B. Only 2
optoelectronics, biomedical fields, coatings, and
C. Both 1 and 2 renewable energy production.
D. Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
11. Consider the following statements regarding Certificates
B. Only 2
of Deposit (CDs):
C. Both 1 and 2
1. It is a money market instrument offered by banks and
D. Neither 1 nor 2
credit unions that pays an inflation adjusted interest
rate on money held in banks for an agreed-upon period. 16. Consider the following statements regarding Digital India:
2. A minimum amount of a CD should be Rs.1 lakh and 1. It was launched by the Ministry of Information and
thereafter permits multiples of it. Broadcasting to transform India into a digitally
3. The maturity period of CDs issued by banks ranges from empowered society.
1 month to one year. 2. Broadband Highways and Universal Access to Mobile
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? connectivity are among the 11 Pillars of Digital India.
A. 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. 1, 2, and 3
D. Neither 1 nor 2
12. Consider the following statements regarding Central
17. Consider the following statements about Windfall Tax:
Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA):
Statement-I: It is imposed on entities that have made huge
1. It has been established by the Consumer Protection profits due to external factors.
Act, 2019. Statement-II: If a company earns profits due to a planned
2. CCPA operates under the Department of Consumer strategy, then no windfall tax can be levied.
Affairs. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above
3. It can impose penalties of up to 1 lakh rupees, with a statements?
penalty of up to 10 lakh rupees for subsequent A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and
violations, on manufacturers, advertisers, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement I
endorsers for misleading advertisements. B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Statement-II is not the correct explanation for
Statement-I
A. 1 and 2 only
C. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
B. 2 only
D. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3 18. What is the primary purpose of the Codex Alimentarius?
A. To regulate international trade tariffs on food products.
13. In the history of post-independent India, Operation B. To establish international food safety and quality
Gibraltar is associated with which of the following? standards.
A. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947-1948 C. To create dietary guidelines for different age groups.
B. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 D. To promote the use of genetically modified organisms
C. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 (GMOs) in agriculture.
D. Kargil War 1999
19. The Macaulay’s Minutes and Wood’s Dispatch are
14. Consider the following statements regarding steel slag: associated with which of the following?
1. It is rich in metal oxides that can be upcycled into A. Industrial Development
valuable end-products. B. Agricultural Reforms
2. Because of its large load-bearing capacity, it is used in C. Education Reforms
road base course material in the same way as gravel. D. Judicial Reforms
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20. Consider the following statements related to Abhay Mudra 25. With reference to Santhal Hul of 1855, consider the
commonly associated with Buddhism: following statements:
1. It depicts the gesture of fearlessness. 1. The uprising was led by Sidhu, Kanho, Chand and
2. It is also found in the iconography of Christianity and Bhairav Murmu.
Jainism. 2. It led to the enactment of the Santhal Pargana Tenancy
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Act, 1876.
A. Only 1 3. The Santhal Pargana was formed from the districts of
B. Only 2 Bhagalpur and Birbhum.
C. Both 1 and 2 How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
D. Neither 1 nor 2 A. Only One
B. Only Two
21. Consider the following statements about Polio disease: C. All Three
1. It is a highly infectious viral disease that enters the body D. None
through the mouth, multiplying in the intestine before
invading the nervous system. 26. Consider the following statements about the National
2. Jonas Salk developed the first successful polio vaccine. Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
3. India was declared polio-free by the WHO in 2015, 1. The Supreme Court appoints its chairman and members
following three consecutive years with no reported on the recommendations of a six-member committee.
cases. 2. The committee consists of the Prime Minister, the
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the Deputy Chairman of the
A. 2 and 3 only Rajya Sabha, leaders of the Opposition in both Houses
B. 1 and 2 only of Parliament, and the Union Home Minister.
C. 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
D. All of the above A. 1 only
B. 2 only
22. Consider the following statements about Gharials: C. Both 1 and 2
1. They are a critically endangered species according to D. Neither 1 nor 2
the IUCN Red List.
2. The Ganges River and its tributaries are their primary 27. Consider the following statements about the Securities and
habitat in India. Exchange Board of India (SEBI):
3. Gharials exhibit a prominent bony bump on their snout 1. It is a quasi-legislative and quasi-judicial body that can
called a ‘ghara’. draft regulations, conduct inquiries, and impose
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? penalties.
A. 1 only 2. It is similar to the U.S. Securities and Exchange
B. 2 and 3 only Commission (SEC) and aims to safeguard investor
interests and foster the development of the securities
C. 1 and 3 only
market.
D. 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
23. Which of the following has launched the Artificial A. 1 only
Intelligence Preparedness Index (AIPI) to assess the level B. 2 only
of AI preparedness across countries? C. Both 1 and 2
A. International Monetary Fund D. Neither 1 nor 2
B. World Bank
C. World Economic Forum 28. Consider the following statements about the Foreign Direct
Investment:
D. European Union
1. Under the automatic route, the foreign entity requires
24. Consider the following statements regarding “Sampoornata the prior approval of the government or the RBI.
Abhiyan”: 2. Under the government route, the foreign entity is not
1. It is a year-long campaign launched by the NITI Aayog. required to get the approval of the government.
2. It has been launched with a focus to attain saturation 3. It is different from Foreign Portfolio Investment where
in 5 key social sector indicators in Aspirational Blocks the foreign entity merely buys stocks and bonds of a
and districts. company.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? How many of the statements given above are not correct?
A. 1 only A. Only one
B. 2 only B. Only two
C. Both 1 and 2 C. All three
D. Neither 1 nor 2 D. None
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29. Consider the following statements about the Net-Zero 33. Consider the following statements about Micro, Small and
Target: Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India:
1. It refers to achieving an overall balance between carbon 1. As per the revised definition (2020), a micro
emissions produced and carbon taken out of the manufacturing unit has an investment in plant and
atmosphere. machinery exceeding Rs. 1 crore.
2. To keep global warming to no more than 1.5°C as called 2. All bank loans to MSMEs are automatically classified
for in the Paris Agreement emissions need to be under the priority sector lending.
reduced by 45% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. 3. The MSME sector is the largest employment provider
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? in India.
A. 1 only How many of the above statements are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. Both 1 and 2
C. 1 and 3 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
D. 1, 2 and 3
30. Consider the following statements about India International
34. With reference to the Facial Recognition Technology (FRT)
Bullion Exchange (IIBX):
consider the following statements:
1. It was first announced in the Union Budget 2020-21 1. It is an algorithm-based technology which creates a
for easing the Gold Import by Jewellers in India. digital map of the face by identifying and mapping an
2. The International Financial Services Centers Authority individual’s facial features and matching with the
(IFSCA) is responsible for notifying eligible qualified database.
jewellers in India to directly import gold via IIBX. 2. This technology is used in mobile phones, at airports,
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? by law enforcement agencies, etc.
A. 1 only 3. Currently, there is an absence of any legal framework
B. 2 only present to regulate the use of FRT in India.
C. Both 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
B. 1 and 2 only
31. Consider the following statements about the National C. 1 and 3 only
Security Council: D. All of the above
1. It was established as India's foremost authority for
national security management, following nuclear tests 35. Consider the following statements regarding Borneo
by India and Pakistan. elephants:
2. It operates under a three-tier structure comprising the 1. They have been classified as Endangered on the IUCN
Red List.
Strategic Policy Group (SPG), National Security Advisory
Board (NSAB) and National Security Council Secretariat 2. They are a subspecies of the Asian elephant native to
(NSCS). Borneo, mainly found in Sabah, Malaysia, and
Kalimantan, Indonesia.
3. Prior to its formation, the functions related to national
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
security were carried out by the cabinet secretary of
A. 1 only
India.
B. 2 only
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
C. Both 1 and 2
A. 1 and 2 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only 36. Consider the following statements regarding the Central
D. 1, 2 and 3 Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA):
1. It is the regulatory body established under Section 10
32. Which of the following best describes the chronological of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), 2019.
evolution of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)'s 2. It has the power to investigate violations of consumer
objectives? rights or unfair trade practices either upon receiving
A. Money laundering, Weapons of Mass Destruction complaints or suo-moto.
(WMD) proliferation financing, terrorist financing 3. It operates under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs,
B. Terrorist financing, money laundering, WMD Food and Public Distribution.
proliferation financing Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
C. Money laundering, terrorist financing, WMD A. 2 and 3 only
proliferation financing B. 1 and 2 only
D. WMD proliferation financing, money laundering, C. 1 and 3 only
terrorist financing D. All of the above
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37. Consider the following statements: C. A European Space Agency mission to study South pole
1. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a neurostimulator that of the Moon.
delivers mild electrical currents to specific brain regions D. A Greek mission to launch a satellite for global
linked to epileptic seizures. communication.
2. Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder in which
brain activity becomes abnormal. 42. Consider the following statements regarding Indian Eagle-
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Owl:
A. Only 1 1. It is a large horned owl species native to hilly and rocky
B. Only 2 scrub forests in the Indian Subcontinent.
C. Both 1 and 2 2. It was earlier treated as a subspecies of the Eurasian
eagle-owl.
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
38. Consider the following statements about Asian Development A. 1 only
Bank (ADB): B. 2 only
1. It is a regional development bank which aims to support C. Both 1 and 2
its member countries and partners financially to
D. Neither 1 nor 2
promote social and economic development in the Asia-
Pacific region. 43. KF51 Panther, Abrams M1A2, and Zorawar which were
2. India is a founding member and the fourth-largest recently seen in the news are related to:
shareholder of ADB. A. Drones
Which of the above statements is/are not correct? B. Tanks
A. Only 1
C. Satellite
B. Only 2
D. Bilateral Exercises
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2 44. Regarding Samayapuram temple, consider the following
statements:
39. Consider the following statements about Fundamental 1. The temple is located in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, and
Rights: is over 1200 years old.
1. They are considered sacrosanct and permanent,
2. It is dedicated to Goddess Mariamman.
incapable of being curtailed or repealed by Parliament,
and these rights are seen as absolute. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. The rights can be suspended during the operation of A. 1 only
a National Emergency except the rights guaranteed by B. 2 only
Articles 20 and 21. C. Both 1 and 2
Which of the above statements is/are correct? D. Neither 1 nor 2
A. Only 1
B. Only 2 45. Regarding Particulate Matter (PM), consider the following
statements:
C. Both 1 and 2
1. PM 2.5 is small enough to easily bypass the nasal and
D. Neither 1 nor 2
throat regions and can instead enter directly into the
40. Consider the following statements about Ramakrishna bloodstream.
Mission: 2. The safe limit recommended by the World Health
1. It engages in extensive philanthropic activities while Organization (WHO) for PM2.5 is 15 μg/m³.
promoting a contemporary interpretation of Dvaita Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Vedanta, a prominent school of Indian philosophy. A. 1 only
2. Atmano Mokshartham Jagad Hitaya Cha (“For one’s B. 2 only
own salvation and for the welfare of the world”) was C. Both 1 and 2
the motto of this mission.
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
A. Only 1 46. Consider the following statements about the Fungi:
B. Only 2 1. They are Prokaryotic cells that lack membrane-bound
C. Both 1 and 2 organelles and clearly defined nuclei.
D. Neither 1 nor 2 2. They are found in all temperate and tropical regions of
the world where there is sufficient moisture to enable
41. Which of the following best describes the Axiom-4 Mission? them to grow.
A. A NASA-ISRO joint mission to explore Mars. 3. Fungi are found either on land or in water, freshwater
B. A private astronaut mission to the International Space fungi thrive in clean, cool water due to their sensitivity
Station (ISS). to high salinity levels.
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How many of the above statements are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 and 2 only A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only C. Both 1 and 2
D. 1, 2 and 3 D. Neither 1 nor 2

47. Consider the following statements about the Aphelion: 52. Regarding the Bhimbetka rock shelters, consider the
1. The aphelion is a natural consequence of Earth’s following statements:
elliptical orbit, which is a result of the gravitational 1. It is an archaeological site in Madhya Pradesh that
interactions between the planets. spans the prehistoric Paleolithic and Mesolithic
periods.
2. The Earth’s perihelion and aphelion dates are fixed
2. They are in the foothills of the Satpura Mountains.
depending on the variations in its orbit eccentricity.
3. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
A. 1 and 2 only
B. Only 2
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
C. 1 and 3 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
D. 1, 2 and 3
48. Consider the following statements: 53. Consider the following pairs:
1. Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 Country Joint Exercise
2. Positive Indigenisation Lists 1. Sri Lanka a. Mitra Shakti
3. Defense Corridors 2. Thailand b. Maitree
4. Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) 3. Bangladesh c. Sampriti
Which of the above mentioned initiatives have been taken Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
by the government for achieving self-reliance in the defense A. 1 only
sector? B. 1 and 2 only
A. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only D. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 54. Consider the following statements about criteria for
granting classical language status:
49. Lambayeque region, sometimes seen in the news, is located 1. High antiquity of early texts/recorded history spanning
in 1,500–2,000 years.
A. Peru 2. Possession of a body of ancient literature/texts
B. Greece considered valuable heritage by generations.
3. Presence of an original literary tradition not borrowed
C. Ukraine
from another speech community.
D. Mauritius
4. The classical language and literature being distinct from
50. Consider the following statements about Volcanoes: modern, there can also be a discontinuity between the
classical language and its later forms or its offshoots.
1. Lava is the term used to denote the molten rocks and
related materials seen inside the earth. How many of the above statements are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
2. Magma is the lava above the earth surface.
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
3. Mount Etna and Stromboli are examples of active
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
volcanoes located in Italy.
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only 55. Consider the following statements about Russia’s highest
B. 1 and 3 only civilian honour “Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle”:
C. 3 only 1. It was established by Tsar Peter the Great in 1698 and
D. 1 and 2 only reinstated in 1998.
2. It features a double-headed eagle emblem and a light
51. Consider the following statements regarding SEHER blue silk moire ribbon.
program: Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. UNESCO and the Ministry of Women & Child A. Only 1
Development launched the SEHER program. B. Only 2
2. It is expected to enable women to access the financial C. Both 1 and 2
tools necessary for business growth and job creation. D. Neither 1 nor 2
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56. Regarding the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Arrange the entities in the order of their establishment:
(BBNJ) Agreement, consider the following statements: A. 1 - 2 - 4 - 3
1. It is an international non-legally binding treaty under B. 2 - 1- 4 - 3
the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
C. 3 - 1 - 2 - 4
(UNCLOS).
2. It aims to address the growing concerns over the long- D. 1 - 3 - 2 - 4
term protection of marine biodiversity in the high seas.
61. Consider the following statements about the High Seas
3. It aims at achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6
Treaty?
which deals with Life Below Water.
1. It is formally called the Agreement on Conservation
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of
A. Only One
Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction.
B. Only Two
2. Negotiated in 2020, it aims to reduce pollution and
C. All Three
promote the conservation and sustainable use of
D. None biodiversity and marine resources in international
57. Consider the following countries: waters.
1. Yemen Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. Oman A. 1 only
3. Syria B. 2 only
4. Israel C. Both 1 and 2
How many of the above-mentioned countries form a part D. Neither 1 nor 2
of the Arabian Peninsula?
A. 1 and 2 only 62. Consider the following statements about Report on Trans
B. 1, 2 and 3 Fat:
C. 2, 3 and 4 1. WHO initiated a Validation Programme to recognise
countries achieving Trans Fat Elimination (TFA) goals.
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand
58. Consider the following statements about the Micro, Small were the first to receive the TFA Validation Certificate.
and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in India: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. U. K. Sinha Committee was constituted by the Ministry A. 1 only
of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises to study the
problems faced by MSMEs. B. 2 only
2. MSMEs currently contribute approximately 30% to C. Both 1 and 2
India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), playing a crucial D. Neither 1 nor 2
role in driving economic growth.
3. The MSME Samadhaan portal is designed to oversee 63. Consider the following statements:
the implementation of public procurement from 1. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
MSMEs by Central Public Sector Enterprises. (UNCED) is one of the three Rio Conventions adopted
How many of the above statements is/are correct? at the Earth Summit 1992.
A. 1 and 3 only 2. Sustainable Development Goal 9 calls for the
B. 2 and 3 only protection, restoration and sustainable management
C. 1, 2 and 3 of land-based ecosystems.
D. 2 only 3. India aims to restore 126 million hectares of degraded
land by 2030.
59. Which of the following institutions/departments publishes How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
the Financial Stability Report (FSR)?
A. Only One
(a) World Bank
B. Only Two
(b) International Monetary Fund
C. All Three
(c) Reserve Bank of India
(d) Department of Financial Services D. None

60. Consider the following entities related to Cooperative 64. Ariane series of rockets is associated with which of the
Sector in India: following?
1. Indian Famine Commission A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
2. Maclagan Committee B. European Space Agency
3. Union Ministry of Cooperation C. Korea Aerospace Research Institute
4. Montague-Chelmsford Reforms Committee D. Israel Space Agency
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65. Consider the following statements regarding National Tiger 69. Consider the following statements regarding One Health
Conservation Authority (NTCA): initiative:
1. It is a statutory body formed under provisions of the 1. It is an integrated disease control approach against
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. priority diseases of both human and animal.
2. I t wa s e sta b l i s h e d i n 1 9 7 6 fo l l o w i n g t h e 2. It is a joint initiative of the World Health Organization
recommendations of the Tiger Task Force. (WHO), and United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP).
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
66. Consider the following statements regarding Priority Sector 70. Consider the following statements regarding FAME India
Lending (PSL). scheme:
1. PSL mandates banks to allocate a minimum proportion 1. The scheme aims to encourage the adoption of electric
of their loans to development sectors or sectors facing and hybrid vehicles by offering loans at low interest
difficulty in obtaining loans. rates.
2. Regional Rural Banks and Small Finance Banks have to 2. Phase I of the scheme was started in 2015 and was
allocate 50% of their Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) upto 2019.
for PSL. 3. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Road Transport &
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Highways.
A. 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
B. 2 only A. 1 and 2 only
C. Both B. 2 only
D. None of the Above C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 only
67. Consider the following statements regarding the Green
Funds. 71. Regarding Nanoparticles consider the following statements:
1. Green funds are mutual funds or other types of 1. Their size ranges between 1 to 100 nanometres.
investment vehicles that promote socially and 2. These can be used in the manufacture of scratch proof
environmentally conscious policies and business eyeglasses, crack- resistant paints, anti-graffiti coatings
practices. for walls and stain-repellent fabrics.
2. It aims to generate competitive returns while 3. They are responsible for the formation of dust clouds,
combating climate change and promoting sustainable Ozone depletion and environmental hydroxyl radical
concentration.
development.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. The Green Climate Fund was established by the World
Bank in 2010. A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only D. All of the above
C. 1 and 3 only 72. Groynes, recently in the news, are best defined as:
D. All of the above A. Low-lying wood or concrete structures extending out
to sea from the shore.
68. Consider the following statements related to the safe B. Underwater tunnels used for submarine travel.
harbor protection under Sections 79 of IT Act, 2000,
C. Space-based telescopes for observing distant galaxies.
1. The intermediary must observe due diligence while
D. Solar-powered buoys for weather monitoring.
discharging their duties.
2. The intermediary must initiate the transmission, select 73. Regarding the Cognitive Test consider the following
the receiver of transmission, or modify the information statements:
contained in the transmission. 1. It is an assessment designed to measure a person's
Which of the above statements is/are correct? mental abilities.
A. Only 1 2. It can be used to diagnose conditions like dementia, or
B. Only 2 pseudo-dementia.
3. Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) involves tasks
C. Both 1 and 2
like memorizing words, naming objects, and copying
D. Neither 1 nor 2 shapes.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
A. 2 and 3 only A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only C. Both 1 and 2
D. All three D. Neither 1 nor 2

74. Consider the following statements about Balance of 78. Consider the following statements about Gig Workers in
Payment (BOP): India:
1. It is a systematic record of all economic transactions 1. The Code on Social Security 2020 has defined gig
between the residents of a country and the rest of the workers in India.
world. 2. The Code on Social Security 2020, provides for universal
2. A BoP deficit occurs when a country's earnings from minimum wage and floor wage across organised and
exports, services, and investments exceed its unorganised sectors, including gig workers.
expenditures on imports and external obligations. 3. Karnataka is the first state to come up with legislation
3. Current Account of BoP consists of Trade on Goods, for gig workers in India.
Loans and Foreign Investment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? A. 2 only
A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 only
C. 2 only D. 1 and 3 only
D. 3 only
79. Consider the following statements regarding Cabinet
75. Consider the following statements regarding gallantry Committees :
awards: 1. This committee is extra-constitutional in emergence.
1. Post-independence, Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra 2. It is set up by the Speaker/ Chairman of the houses of
and Vir Chakra were instituted by the Government of Parliament.
India. 3. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs is chaired
2. Ashoka Chakra Class-I, Ashoka Chakra Class-II and by the Finance Minister.
Ashoka Chakra Class-III were renamed as Ashoka Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra respectively. A. 1 only
3. They are announced thrice in a year. B. 2 and 3 only
How many of the statements given above is/are correct? C. 1, 2 and 3
A. Only One D. 2 only
B. Only Two
C. All Three 80. Consider the following statements regarding conservation
of Biosphere Reserve in India :
D. None
1. The Government of India started the Biosphere Reserve
76. Consider the following statements about Dr. Shyama Prasad scheme in 1972.
Mukherjee: 2. This is guided by the UNESCO MAB programme.
1. He started "Bang Wani", a Bengali journal, in 1922 and 3. The Central Government prepares the Management
The Nationalist in 1940’s. Action Plan for the biosphere reserves, which is then
2. He served as the Minister of Food and Agriculture in approved and monitored by the Central MAB
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's cabinet. Committee
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only A. 1 only
B. 2 only B. 2 and 3 only
C. Both 1 and 2 C. 1 and 3 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2 D. 2 only

77. Consider the following statements about Medical Council 81. Consider the following statements regarding Jagannath
of India (MCI): Temple, Puri:
1. It was established in 1934 to set uniform standards for 1. It was constructed during the reign of the Ganga
higher qualifications in medicine and to recognize Dynasty in the 12th century.
medical qualifications in India and abroad. 2. It is an example of Kalinga architecture, featuring
2. It was replaced by the National Medical Commission distinctive curvilinear towers and intricate carvings.
(NMC) in 2019. 3. It is known as the “Black Pagoda”.
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How many of the statements given above is/are correct? 84. Consider the following statements regarding glacial and
A. Only One interglacial periods:
B. Only Two 1. Glacial periods are characterised as colder, dustier, and
C. All Three generally drier compared to interglacial periods.
D. None 2. Advances and retreats of glaciers, the sediment
82. Consider the following: deposits and the rings in the trees provide clues about
1. Agroforestry wet and dry periods.
2. Contour bunding 3. When the number of sunspots decrease, cooler and
3. Crop diversification wetter weather and greater storminess occur.
4. Mixed cropping Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the above-mentioned agricultural practices are A. 1 and 2 only
parts of Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA)? B. 1 only
A. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 85. Consider the following statements regarding the Zoological
83. Consider the following statements regarding the Survey of India (ZSI):
International Maritime Organization (IMO). 1. It was established under the Wildlife Protection Act
1. It is a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN). 1972.
2. IMO enforces its conventions through its available 2. It has its headquarters at Dehradun.
enforcement mechanisms.
3. It functions under the Union Ministry of Environment,
3. It facilitates international maritime traffic without
Forest and Climate Change.
involving in legal matters related to them.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only B. 1 only
C. 3 only C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only D. 2 and 3 only

Answers
1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (c) 6. (c) 7. (d) 8. (b) 9. (c) 10. (d)
11. (b) 12. (a) 13. (b) 14. (c) 15. (c) 16. (d) 17. (b) 18. (b) 19. (c) 20. (c)
21. (b) 22. (d) 23. (a) 24. (d) 25. (c) 26. (b) 27. (c) 28. (b) 29. (c) 30. (d)
31. (a) 32. (c) 33. (b) 34. (d) 35. (c) 36. (d) 37. (c) 38. (d) 39. (b) 40. (a)
41. (b) 42. (d) 43. (b) 44. (c) 45. (c) 46. (b) 47. (a) 48. (d) 49. (a) 50. (c)
51. (b) 52. (c) 53. (d) 54. (d) 55. (c) 56. (b) 57. (a) 58. (d) 59. (c) 60. (a)
61. (a) 62. (c) 63. (a) 64. (b) 65. (a) 66. (a) 67. (b) 68. (a) 69. (a) 70. (b)
71. (d) 72. (a) 73. (d) 74. (b) 75. (b) 76. (b) 77. (d) 78. (c) 79. (a) 80. (d)
81. (b) 82. (d) 83. (b) 84. (a) 85. (c)